Damaged Model F XT connector - advice?

[BSJunky]

I damaged my Model F's connector when disconnecting it from the orihalcon soarer's converter... as you can see, the XT connector wound up with a sort of involuntary sex change. How can I fix this? (It no longer responds at all, no matter how hard I press everything together...)


http://imgur.com/h2dQVy0

[Tactile]

You can replace it with a "5 pin DIN connector". They're quite commonly available. You'll just need to dissect it to get the wire colors/positions & match the new connections.

[mike52787]

I would send you mine, but Im keeping it around because I have an original 5150 and 5151. I did an internal teensy mod on mine, so I just detatched the cable. I would actually suggest doing that, so no damage comes to the cable. It is a very simple mod and It can be done in ~20 minutes if youre decent at soldering.

[OfTheWild]

i just threw one out... i'll check the office can when i get home on monday and if i still have it i'll mail it to you if you want. I went the other direction and put a usb mini-b port in the hole where the cable came out of the board.

[QuincyJones]

I would send you mine, but Im keeping it around because I have an original 5150 and 5151. I did an internal teensy mod on mine, so I just detatched the cable. I would actually suggest doing that, so no damage comes to the cable. It is a very simple mod and It can be done in ~20 minutes if youre decent at soldering.

how are you attaching the board to the case? some sort of adhesive tape?

[mike52787]

I would send you mine, but Im keeping it around because I have an original 5150 and 5151. I did an internal teensy mod on mine, so I just detatched the cable. I would actually suggest doing that, so no damage comes to the cable. It is a very simple mod and It can be done in ~20 minutes if youre decent at soldering.

how are you attaching the board to the case? some sort of adhesive tape?

I just used a small amount of hot glue. Its easily removed with acetone so no big deal when I need to remove the teensy.

[BSJunky]

Thanks very much for the replies.

Unfortunately, I have zero experience with soldering or any type of electronics work. Is this repair feasible for a total novice? If so, where would I begin...? (If not, can I pay one of you guys to do it??)

[mike52787]

Thanks very much for the replies.

Unfortunately, I have zero experience with soldering or any type of electronics work. Is this repair feasible for a total novice? If so, where would I begin...? (If not, can I pay one of you guys to do it??)

I could teensy your f for you, all you would have to pay would be shipping there and back and the teensy. PM me if youre interested.

[BSJunky]

Perhaps I should have mentioned that I *am* willing to learn. Could someone perhaps give me a very basic rundown of what this repair would involve? Maybe a link to or two?

mike52787: Thank you very much for the generous offer. I may take you up, but I would have to insist on paying you something for your time.

[Tactile]

Perhaps I should have mentioned that I *am* willing to learn. Could someone perhaps give me a very basic rundown of what this repair would involve? Maybe a link to or two?

Here's a quick rundown on it. It's not difficult if you have soldering gear.